Coda Create Folder

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations declare readOnlyHint=false and openWorldHint=true, so the write/external nature is already covered. The description usefully adds that it returns the new folder's ID and metadata, but says nothing about permissions, failure modes, or whether names must be unique — additional behavior context is thin.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Short and front-loaded with the core action first, then the return value and chaining hint. Minor redundancy in restating 'Creates a folder in the specified workspace' after the header, but no wasted sentences.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Output schema exists, so return values need not be detailed. The description covers purpose, scope, and a useful integration hint, but does not address permissions or uniqueness constraints for a mutation tool, leaving a small gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents name, description, and workspace_id. The description only refers generically to the 'specified workspace' and adds no format, constraint, or default details beyond the schema — baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource ('Create a new folder in a Coda workspace') and clearly distinguishes it from sibling folder operations like coda_list_folders, coda_get_folder, and coda_update_folder. An agent can immediately tell what this tool does.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Gives clear context for when to use it and, crucially, a downstream chaining hint: use the returned folder ID with coda_create_doc to organize docs. It stops short of explicit exclusions or stating when not to use it versus alternatives, so it is not a 5.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.